Senior Counsel

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Senior Counsel in a legal firm specializing in labor and employment law, engaging in significant client interaction and leadership roles. Handling litigation, case analysis, and various legal responsibilities in California.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $235,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a dynamic team of highly regarded labor and employment lawyers
Take on significant levels of responsibility, client interaction, and leadership roles
Work on litigation and non-litigation matters for a wide range of clients
Be involved in all aspects of practice, including pre-complaint investigations, case analysis, strategy drafting, and responding to discovery
Take and defend depositions, handle motions and other court appearances
Manage administrative matters before various state and federal agencies
Run day-to-day aspects of arbitration and trials, mediations, advise and counseling
Conduct legal research and writing on a wide variety of areas
Engage in single-plaintiff EEO, PAGA, and other class/collective action litigation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years' experience in employment law defense litigation in California
Class/collective action experience is preferable
Highly motivated and responsive with excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
Value a collaborative team environment and be prepared to work independently
Assume significant responsibilities
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Juris Doctor degree
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California
Must have a California bar license
Meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Options available to work in the office, fully remote, or hybrid
Competitive pay and incentives
Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
401(k), paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave program
Work Anniversary and Birthday Reward program and other firm perks
Business casual dress
Annual Holiday event and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

employment lawdefense litigationclass action litigationcollective action litigationlegal researchcase analysisstrategy draftingdepositionscourt appearancesadministrative matters

Soft Skills

client interactionleadershipanalytical skillswriting skillscommunication skillscollaborativeindependent workmotivationresponsivenessresponsibility

Certifications

Juris DoctorCalifornia bar license